News & Announcements
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UBC law librarian leads creation of a new free Canadian legal resource
Created by UBC law librarian James Bachmann, the Canadian Open Access Legal Citation Guide is a free, open-access alternative to the cost-prohibitive options available in Canada.
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Allard Law Professor Janine Benedet receives Governor General’s Award
Peter A. Allard School of Law Professor Janine Benedet, KC was announced today as a recipient of the 2024 Governor General's Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case.
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Book reviews by Allard profs: 'Indictment' and 'Sex, Sexuality, and the Constitution'
Professors Joel Bakan and Jie Cheng reviewed two new books by fellow Allard Law faculty — Indictment: The Criminal Justice System on Trial and Sex, Sexuality, and the Constitution: Enshrining the Right to Sexual Autonomy in Japan.
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Jan 19, 2023Working in the gig economy? What you don’t know might hurt you
Allard Law Professors Supriya Routh and Bethany Hastie explain what gig workers should know about balancing the risks and benefits of gig work.
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Jan 11, 2023New $100,000 gift establishes Bill Maclagan Award in Law
A new award for JD students who give back to the community was established in honor of Allard Law alum Bill Maclagan.
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Dec 29, 2022Professor Emeritus Pitman Potter named to Order of Canada
Potter is recognized for his scholarship in the field of Chinese legal studies and for his dedication and service to his community.
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Dec 21, 20227 Allard Law talks and webinars you can watch at home
Miss out on any Allard Law talks or webinars in 2022? Take a look back at some you might like to watch.
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Nov 29, 2022‘Bring your own values’: Lecturer Lisa Martz on teaching, ethics and advocacy
Lisa Martz is a senior litigation lawyer with a wealth of advocacy and leadership experience — and she says she’s thrilled to have the chance to share what she’s learned with Allard Law students.
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Nov 17, 2022Professor Karin Mickelson recognized with Jim Taylor faculty award
Professor Karin Mickelson has been awarded the Jim Taylor, QC Faculty Scholar Award. The award honours Allard Law faculty who have consistently gone above and beyond, giving more than their fair share of time and energy to the Faculty.